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The Dark Levy: Stories of the Nine Worlds (Ten Tears Chronicles - a Dark Fantasy Action Adventure Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alaric Longward (Author), John Hudspith (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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"In great company. the Wheel of Time, Sword of Truth ..." - Audible Review

"Absolutely wonderful read. Longward has built an adventure in a world filled with detailed landscape, characters, and fascinating plot." - Amazon Review

Once in the distant past, Goddess Hel sent her hordes to conquer the Nine Worlds of Odin to regain her lost, magical eye. She failed, but the worlds were shut off from each other, and from the gods.

Now, thousands of years after the war, an evil creature has found a way to regain the still lost Eye, and possibly, a way to conquer the Nine Worlds, one by one. The fates of the Nine Worlds and the gods themselves hang in balance, and on the shoulders of a very special party. Harnessing these humans and their unusual powers, coaching them to be weapons, and more, the monster has finally found the unique, special human amongst the party, the one she has sought for an eternity.

Her name is Shannon.

Shannon can change the fate of Aldheim, the elven world of god Freyr, and the ancient monster demands Shannon serve her in exchange for her sister’s life, and for their eventual freedom and for glory that supposedly follows the monster's conquest. Yet, for Shannon, the courage to defy her captor is born of the one thing she never knew before.

Friendship.

Will Shannon find her way in the webs of deceit, or shall she be forced into servitude to a being, whose quest will lay low nations and perhaps even worlds?

The Dark Levy is the bestselling, first book in a series of Fantasy Stories set in Odin’s Nine Worlds.

Perfect for those who love the stories of Tolkien and George R.R. Martin.

The book contains graphic violence and is not suited for a reader seeking a fast read.
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"When they cross to the hidden world it's when things start to turn really interesting, at this point of the story I was already hooked and I couldn't put the book down anymore." - Amazon Customer."This is masterful weaving of a story that sucks you in to a coming of age urban fantasy. It doesn't feel like any other book I've read this year, and I've read three or four a week." - Amazon Customer."Alaric Lonward's "The Dark Levy" is a sweeping epic filled with fantastic adventures and strong characters that manages to hook the reader right from the beginning of the book and hold their attention all the way until the very end where it leaves them wanting more" - Amazon Customer.

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This book, like The Beast of the North, is part of the Stories of the Nine Worlds. It was superbly fun to write and leans heavily towards the old Germanic and Norse mythologies, with a healthy dose of imagination thrown in. It will feature dark fantasy bits and pieces, there will be brutal battles, we shall see elemental magic and wondrous beasts. There will be twists and betrayal and unexpected resolutions to the hero's problems. If these things appeal to you, you should definitely try it.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016IWSLEA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hardhill Productions (October 11, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1559 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 540 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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W. Stuart
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Fantasy!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017
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The Dark Levy by Alaric Longward caught my eye as a recommendation on my Amazon feed. It’s definitely dark fantasy, but with an intriguing twist that grabbed me immediately. Read on for more!

Synopsis (from the author): In this epic dark fantasy adventure story, Shannon and Dana visit their wise, old grandmother in Wales, and finally learn why their lives have been strangely tormented and cursed. There is a family secret, old as time itself, and that secret might kill them if they try to ignore their destiny. They also learn that there is a dangerous way to embrace that secret, because on that day, a harrowing creature of an alien world calls out for the few and the special, talented humans of the Tenth world. Our world.

Dana performs an irreversible murderous deed that opens the gate to the Jewel of the Nine, the world of Aldheim, and they meet the strange creature calling for them. In this world they find their true calling, their special talents, the truth of the gods and also a world of mystery, danger, and adversity. Shannon and Dana struggle with their previous relationship as one grows cruel and power-driven, while the other learns to value friendship. Much is demanded of Shannon, who struggles with her loyalties.

Despite the many dangers and their apparently hopeless situation in the brutal, mage-filled world of monsters and dragons, there is hope, for Shannon has special, coveted powers of healing, reserved for the chosen of the gods. If she perseveres, she can change the past and bring back even the gods.

But the price will be great.

What I liked: The Dark Levy is a great dark fantasy read! Shannon is the vulnerable yet strong and unlikely heroine. Dana shows her dark side and is ruthless. The supporting cast plays the important background role, providing conflict and shifting loyalties to enhance the story. And the gorgons were great antagonists. All told, an excellent fantasy read!

What I didn’t like: My only complaints about the book are some parts seem repetitive and I found myself rushing through those parts.

Overall impression: Alaric Longward’s The Dark Levy has all the elements of a great dark fantasy book. Action, conflict, impossible choices, and fantastic villains blend together to take the reader on an epic journey. Put this one on your TBR!

My rating: 5 Stars
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Pamela Foley
4.0 out of 5 stars A DARK, COMPELLING STORY
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
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This is the story of two sisters, Shannon and Dana, who appear to be totally opposite of each other. Shannon is the oldest and has always envied her brighter, prettier sister. Dana has always looked out for her older, darker, and shy sister. People whisper about her as she’s strange but Shannon never understands why she’s so different and why people treat her like they do. She yearns to be just like her sister, Dana. Instead, she’s an outcast to her family and townspeople. Little do the sisters realize they are more alike than anyone can fathom. Except their Grandmother.

This is a dark tale which drew me In right from the beginning. There is much world building once the sisters enter the Ninth World. There are a lot of characters thrown at the reader at this point. Trying to keep track of who they were, male, female, whom were they with, what part of Earth did they come from, was too confusing for me. It really slowed down my reading pleasure. I have enough trouble remembering the people I work with on a daily basis.

But, I started grasping who all these other children were by the middle of the book. For that’s what everyone sucked into the Ninth World were. Children. The Dark Levy. They were children from all different walks of life. Another part that didn’t set well, and I had to go back and look at the time period again. This story supposedly takes place in the year 1815, but there are references, and words/phrases that I felt were too modern.

Then we get to met the gorgons and their leader, Eiryale. She is beautiful, cunning, mysterious, and as evil a creature as you can find. And she has her snake eyes focused on Shannon, as once again, Shannon is not as the other Dark Levy. For the world they find themselves in is full of magic. A totally different type of magic than you see in most books. I really enjoyed the originality of the storyline.

The middle of the book was slow for me. It was long-winded and I felt some parts of the plot were stressed too often. But once the action started, oh boy, look out, for than it’s a hell of a read. There’s action, death, betrayal, and even love. Shannon finds herself surrounded by creatures only thought of as myths or fairytales in her world. And now she has to align herself with them. Can she trust them? We shall see.

If you enjoy epic fantasy with lots of world-building, you will love this story. I give it 4 feathers and have bought the next book in the series, Eye of Hel.
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Pamela Foley
4.0 out of 5 stars A DARK COMPELLING STORY
Reviewed in Spain on May 7, 2017
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This is the story of two sisters, Shannon and Dana, who appear to be totally opposite of each other. Shannon is the oldest and has always envied her brighter, prettier sister. Dana has always looked out for her older, darker, and shy sister. People whisper about her as she’s strange but Shannon never understands why she’s so different and why people treat her like they do. She yearns to be just like her sister, Dana. Instead, she’s an outcast to her family and townspeople. Little do the sisters realize they are more alike than anyone can fathom. Except their Grandmother.

This is a dark tale which drew me In right from the beginning. There is much world building once the sisters enter the Ninth World. There are a lot of characters thrown at the reader at this point. Trying to keep track of who they were, male, female, whom were they with, what part of Earth did they come from, was too confusing for me. It really slowed down my reading pleasure. I have enough trouble remembering the people I work with on a daily basis.

But, I started grasping who all these other children were by the middle of the book. For that’s what everyone sucked into the Ninth World were. Children. The Dark Levy. They were children from all different walks of life. Another part that didn’t set well, and I had to go back and look at the time period again. This story supposedly takes place in the year 1815, but there are references, and words/phrases that I felt were too modern.

Then we get to met the gorgons and their leader, Eiryale. She is beautiful, cunning, mysterious, and as evil a creature as you can find. And she has her snake eyes focused on Shannon, as once again, Shannon is not as the other Dark Levy. For the world they find themselves in is full of magic. A totally different type of magic than you see in most books. I really enjoyed the originality of the storyline.

The middle of the book was slow for me. It was long-winded and I felt some parts of the plot were stressed too often. But once the action started, oh boy, look out, for than it’s a hell of a read. There’s action, death, betrayal, and even love. Shannon finds herself surrounded by creatures only thought of as myths or fairytales in her world. And now she has to align herself with them. Can she trust them? We shall see.

If you enjoy epic fantasy with lots of world-building, you will love this story. I give it 4 feathers and have bought the next book in the series, Eye of Hel.
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Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars It's well worth the effort.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2016
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As several other reviewers have already mentioned, there are a few issues with the original book. I think the Author tried to make a quick fix with regards to the the era in which the story starts and this has resulted in misunderstanding further into the book. There's also a bit of work needed to fix some grammatical errors.
If you can get past those issues you will be rewarded with a a very original story with plenty of surprises and twists.
Cross fingers, Mr Longward will eventually manage to get all his books properly edited.
His work deserves that time, effort and dare I say expense.
I have a feeling, that once his work gets the attention it deserves, he will become one of the big hitters in this genre and he absolutely deserves that sort of success.
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Mistress Pain
4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2018
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I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I really cared about the protagonist & her friends. There were twists that I didn't see but once they were revealed the reason for, people's attitudes towards the protagonist became clearer if no less cruel. I'm recommending this book for my partner's book club
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R. Bish
3.0 out of 5 stars A long haul
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
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Took a long time to warm up, read about 85% of the story before it became exciting. Don't think I will continue with the rest of the series
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2018
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Good read full of Norse myth and sagas. Looking forward to book 2 in the series. Well worth a read.
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